Senior Manager, Application Engineering (Finance Technology)

Riot's Enterprise Technology organization ensures Rioters have what they need to unlock their full potential by providing expertise on cybersecurity to protect the experience of millions of players, offering corporate solutions to increase productivity and guide teams on complex data privacy regulations. The Finance Tech team is focused on modernizing and integrating financial systems, optimizing workflows, and ensuring long-term sustainability for Riot’s Finance Technology ecosystem.

That’s where you come in: You will partner closely with Finance, Enterprise Tech, and external vendors to implement best-in-class solutions, and drive technology, process and data maturity for this domain.

As the Senior Manager, Application Engineering (Finance Technology), you will be responsible for building the team, defining and driving the technology strategy for Riot’s finance platforms, including Coupa (Procurement/AP), Concur (Expense Management / Travel), OneStream (EPM, Financial Planning). This role will ensure that our finance systems are scalable, well-integrated, and aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate combines a strong technical and finance background with a track record of delivering business value through technology. They bring deep expertise in finance processes and systems, and have successfully led global implementations and integrations in complex environments.

The role will report to the Director, Enterprise Systems and Delivery Management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the long-term Finance Technology roadmap in partnership with Finance teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Lead global implementations, administration, integrations, and optimizations for finance systems (Coupa, Concur, OneStream).
• Establish best practices for system governance, security, and compliance, working closely with Finance stakeholders and executives.
• Drive process automation and enhance financial data flows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sourcing, Travel and Expense and FP&A teams to understand pain points and drive continuous improvements.
• Evaluate and manage outsourced Application Managed Services (AMS) partnerships, ensuring cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Act as the technical advisor and subject matter expert for finance systems, providing guidance on emerging technologies.
• Support change management efforts to drive system adoption and process standardization.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field — or equivalent experience blending finance domain knowledge with technology delivery.
• 8 or more years of experience as a people manager building and leading teams in an Engineering Manager role or similar.
• 12 or more years of experience in finance system implementation and administration, including software selection, global rollouts, system decommissioning, and support of finance functions such as Coupa, Concur, and OneStream.
• Strong knowledge of integrations, data flows, and finance system security best practices.
• Experience managing AMS (Application Managed Services) providers and external consulting engagements.
• Experience driving change in fast-paced environments and communicating with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience integrating Oracle ERP with upstream/downstream finance systems (e.g., Coupa, Concur, OneStream), including understanding of data models, APIs, and key process integrations.
• Experience leading process optimization and automation initiatives (e.g., RPA, AI-driven finance tech).
• Experience with agile principles, software development and testing methodologies (waterfall,  Scrum, rapid prototyping, XP, DevOps etc).
• Experience in regulated industries, including data governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience with integration platforms (Workato, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, etc.).

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.